Paraguay: 40th Anniversary of The Foundation Of Tong-Il Moo-Do (1979-2019)

On July 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the 40th
Anniversary of the Tong-il Moo-do Foundation (TIMDO) was celebrated in the
Bicameral Hall of the Honorable National Congress, with the theme “Forming
Leaders with Principles and Values to Build World Peace”. We had 150 participants
from all areas of human activity.

The TIMDO Style Foundation was promoted there by 1979, under
the direction of Rev Sun Myung Moon and his wife Hak Ja Han Moon.

The center of the event was the presence of the Creator of
the Tong-il Moo-do Style, Grand Master Dr. Joon Ho Seuk and International
President of the World Tong-il Moo-do Federation (WTF).

I am accompanied by the Vice President of the WTF Master
Venus Agustin. I want to express that the spirit of True Parents was present at
all times. These great authorities transmitted to us love and understanding
reflecting the Heavenly Fathers and True Parents.

The Deputy Julio Enrique Mineur de Witte is the current vice
president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Honorable Congress of the Nation of
Paraguay, who gave words of encouragement to all present, promoting further
development of the style in Paraguay and made himself available for Support
what they needed.

TIMDO is the perfect tool to take young people today along
the path of discipline, perseverance and perseverance in the technical as well
as the path of spirituality.

In the TIMDO, young people develop respect for their
parents, respect for the flag and country, caring for brothers and sisters,
fighting against injustice with an unchanging spirit, are some of the daily
goals.

When they enter the Dojang, they bow to the flags of both
the organization and the local country and of origin, in addition to the photo
of the Founders, and thus incorporate values to develop humility and a pure
heart.

The youth of the Paraguayan Federation of Tong-il Moo-do demonstrated
in front of the leaders showing great skill and discipline.

That moved those present, giving back with loud applause.
The youth instructor Carlos Núñez (20 years old), son of the President of the
Paraguayan Federation of Tong-il Moo-do Master Viviana Moreyra who addressed
the opening words of the event, highlighting the values we learn within the
TIMDO practice.

After watching a shocking video of the TIMDO Development in
the Philippines and the Asia region, Master Venus Agustin, also President of the
Peace Leadership College in the Philippines, addressed a few words explaining
the program developed at that University as part of the curriculum called
Project Zero to Hero, where they train young people in TIMDO for a year by
dividing the program into three parts of 120 days, without alcohol, cigarettes
or drugs, and also teach about sexual purity.

That project received high praise from leaders of different
sports and social organizations.

GM Dr. Joon Ho Seuk, referred to the ideology of Headwing,
in other words, Unification Thought. In that way Dr. Seuk proclaimed the
teaching given by Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon as the True
Parents of humanity. In addition, Dr. Seuk challenged everyone present to
practice Tong-il Moo-do, including the elderly.

Finally, it strengthened the idea that martial arts in
general and especially TIMDO are the perfect instrument to reduce rates of
violence and aggression in homes, schools and society in general.

Also appointed as president of TIMDO and honorable 6th grade
black belt for Paraguay, Reverend Evaristo Fernández and finally appointed
deputy Julio Enrique Mineur with the honorable 7th grade black belt
certificate.

The President of the Paraguayan Federation of TIMDO, Master
Viviana Moreyra received this time the 5th grade black belt for her progress in
the development of TIMDO in Paraguay.

On the other hand, Ms. Johana Ochoa, who represents
Argentina, received her third grade black belt with the promise that she has to
develop the TIMDO throughout the Argentine Republic.

Several other martial arts teachers participated, who were
happy for the quality of the event and encouraged us to work in unity.

I want to express immense gratitude for the great leadership
of Grand Master Dr. Suek, who despite his advanced age gave all of himself for
the promotion of TIMDO under the constant guidance and inspiration of True
Mother, leaving us a legacy of love, sacrifice and determination to achieve the
objectives of the TIMDO.

Reflection

I started my path in martial arts at 11 years old (in 1972).
When I left the cinema, and after having seen Bruce Lee’s movie “Operation
Dragon” my whole being felt strongly that I should practice martial arts.

I went to the Gimmnasia and Fencing Club of Buenos Aires of
which I was a member and saw the practice of Yudo and Tae kwon do, finally I
stayed with the Korean martial art Tae Kwon do.

At 19 I received the black belt and I had a strong desire to
teach, I didn’t care about money, I just wanted to find someone who wanted to
learn the style. Then at age 20 I met the Divine Principle and True Parents and
dedicated full time to fulfill the sacred ideals. Finally I resumed Tae Kwondo
in 1987 in the city of Rosario, Santa Fe province. I reached the Second Dan in
1988 and when I was going to receive the third dan and had developed a school
with 300 students, we received Master Kensaku Takahashi from Tong-il Moo-do to
transmit to us the technical style and its philosophy, which is connected to
the Divine Principle and the Unification Thought.

That gave a clearer meaning to my life and I dedicated
myself to expanding the Tong-il Moo-do style throughout Latin America. It was
not easy and there is still much to do. I am very grateful to GM Dr Seuk, who
along with Master Hoshiko Takamitsu and Master Venus Agustin supported me at
all times.